They wanted a place for people to come and enjoy a bite to eat and mingle or order dishes for a large party.

“Food brings people together, especially if it’s good food.”

Chef bio: Ted has a degree in commercial art from Youngstown State University in Ohio, and he worked for many years in interior design before becoming a chef. “I didn’t start cooking really until I was in my 50s. I got a lot of kitchen skills from my grandfather, who had a bakery.”

Favorite dish: The River Street sandwich

Why: “If you like curry, you’ll love it. You get different, unexpected flavors when you eat it. You get a crunch from the celery and body from the cottage cheese and a tiny bit of mayo. All of the ingredients we use are the best.”

TUNA SALAD (FOR THE RIVER STREET SANDWICH)

1 can albacore tuna

2/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese

4 tablespoons Hellmann’s Mayonnaise

1/4 small red onion, chopped finely

1 stalk celery, chopped finely

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon curry powder

splash of lemon juice

pinch or two of dill

Toss all ingredients into a bowl, give it a good mix and enjoy. (Serves two.)

JOE’S HOMEMADE CAFE

Address: 5515 Waters Ave.

Phone: 912-349-0251

Website: joeshomemade.com

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Special conditions: Joe’s Homemade Cafe offers dine-in as well as to-go orders. They also have a bakery and offer a fine dining catering division through their business, Jozef’s.